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Commons chaos: These partisan halfwits have shamed us all

Striking 13 • 4791 implied HN points • 22 Feb 24

🌍 World Politics Parliament Reform Consensus Political Behavior

MPs should prioritize consensus over party politics and act with seriousness
The Speaker's decisions in the Commons are changeable and based on modern tradition
The behavior of MPs during the Commons chaos highlighted deep-rooted issues in political culture

The Weaponization of "Scientific Consensus"

The Honest Broker Newsletter • 1923 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24

🔬 Science Consensus Research Truth Censorship Experts

Scientific consensus should not be equated with absolute truth.
Consensus in science is not a single viewpoint but a range of perspectives.
Relying solely on surveys of experts for truth can be misleading due to varying levels of expertise and awareness.

Neil DeGrasse Tyson's Precipitous fall from the Heavens

An Insult to Intuition • 2181 implied HN points • 30 Apr 23

🔬 Science Astrophysics Vaccines Consensus Research

Neil DeGrasse Tyson's credibility as a scientist is being questioned by the public.
The divide between groups with differing beliefs is growing, causing a lack of understanding and communication.
Experts, even in fields like astrophysics, should be cautious and diligent when speaking on topics outside their expertise.

The science of debate: A reflection on my Joe Rogan Experience

The Climate Brink • 1081 implied HN points • 19 Jun 23

🔬 Science Debate Climate Science Consensus

Scientific debates are better conducted in writing, in scientific journals.
Oral debates can lead to misrepresentation of studies and cherry-picking of information.
One-on-one debates can create a false equivalence between mainstream scientific views and contrarian perspectives.

A Climate Science Textbook

David Friedman’s Substack • 251 implied HN points • 14 Mar 23

🔬 Science Climate Effects Consensus Consequences

The book highlights the uncertainty and differing opinions around the net effects of climate change.
An example of potential error in climate science education is presented through conflicting claims of heat-related mortality.
The importance of considering both positive and negative impacts of climate change is emphasized, pointing out potential misconceptions from only focusing on negative effects.

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How to improve social media - Part I

Optimally Irrational • 4 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24

🕹 Technology Social media Incentives Consensus Algorithms

Improving social media platforms can lead to more constructive and reasoned discussions by favoring consensual views
Social media is like a game of status where users compete for social recognition through likes and reposts
Different social media platforms have unique cultures of interaction shaped by social norms which influence user behavior